The budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 2024-25 are Rs 621,540.85 crore, constituting 13.04 percent of the total Union Budget and 4.7 per cent higher than BE 2023-24.
Shared security interests and Turkiye’s growing indigenous capabilities will likely ensure that the Pakistan–Turkiye defence cooperation continues on its upward trajectory.
Bhutan’s 2024 National Elections: New Dawn with an Old Guard
Bhutan's National Assembly elections reflect a commitment to democracy amid economic challenges.
“Partners in Progress”: The Transformation of the India–UAE Relationship
Convergences of interests and a mutually beneficial partnership have significantly reshaped the India–UAE relationship.
The Indian Navy and Maritime Security in the Red Sea
The Indian Navy has played a vital role in securing maritime trade routes in the Red Sea.
Defence Budget 2024-25: Trend Analysis
The budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 2024-25 are Rs 621,540.85 crore, constituting 13.04 percent of the total Union Budget and 4.7 per cent higher than BE 2023-24.
The Balticconnector Incident: Hybrid Attacks and Critical Infrastructure Protection
The pressure on north Europe to bolster capabilities to protect its critical infrastructure in the light of the Balticconnector incident is high.
Misogyny, Violent Extremism and National Security
States must recognise that acts of violence against women are inextricably linked with other forms of extremism.
Turkiye–Pakistan Defence Cooperation: Evolving Dynamics
Shared security interests and Turkiye’s growing indigenous capabilities will likely ensure that the Pakistan–Turkiye defence cooperation continues on its upward trajectory.
Maldives’ President’s China Visit
Maldivian foreign policy under President Muizzu is departing from the longstanding ‘India First’ policy towards a more pro-China stance.
Gaza War and the Risk of Major Regional Escalation
While the Israel–Hamas conflict was initially concentrated around Gaza, the risks have since escalated to other regions as well.
Deep Seabed Mining in the Arctic
Norway’s decision in support of Arctic seabed mining could trigger ecological and geopolitical challenges.
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